Boa Vista

Boa Vista is the capital of Roraima and sits on the western bank of the Rio Branco in northern Brazil. Streets radiate in a fan pattern from the central Praça do Centro Cívico, giving the city an open and spacious layout.

The settlement was founded in 1890 as Boa Vista do Rio Branco and became the administrative center of what would later be Roraima state in 1943. The city developed as a connection point between the Brazilian Amazon and the Venezuelan border region.

The Museum House of the Indian in Anaua Park displays handcrafted objects and everyday tools from local communities. The exhibition gives insight into the way of life of people who lived in this region long before the city was founded.

The months between December and March offer the most pleasant conditions for a visit, as rainfall is minimal during this period. The city is compact enough to reach the main areas on foot or with short taxi rides.

The Federal University of Roraima operates several research stations in the region that focus on the northern ecosystems of the Amazon. These facilities also study the ecological connections between Brazil and Venezuela, which is important for understanding cross-border natural areas.

Location: Roraima

Inception: July 9, 1890

Elevation above the sea: 76 m

Shares border with: Amajari, Cantá, Alto Alegre, Bonfim, Mucajaí, Normandia, Pacaraima

Website: http://boavista.rr.gov.br

GPS coordinates: 2.82000,-60.67194

Latest update: December 15, 2025 09:27